Jim Avila, an award-winning former correspondent for ABC News, has died. He was 69.

Avila died after suffering from a long illness, ABC News reported. The exact nature of his illness was not disclosed.

“Jim was a gifted journalist and a generous colleague,” ABC News President Almin Karamehmedovic said in a statement. “We send our heartfelt condolences to his family, including his three children, Jamie, Jenny, and Evan, and we thank him for his many contributions and unwavering commitment to seeking out the truth.”

Avila specialized in covering politics, justice, law and consumer investigations. He covered the White House from 2012 to 2016, during President Barack Obama’s second term.

As ABC’s Senior Law and Justice Correspondent, he reported on Jerry Sandusky’s trial, as well as Mich

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